Crash was murder attempt, police say

RIPON — A father accused by police of attempting to kill his daughter and the child’s mother by slamming his car into a utility pole is in custody.

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RIPON — A father accused by police of attempting to kill his daughter and the child’s mother by slamming his car into a utility pole is in custody.

David Allen Goulet, 24, was fighting with the 4-year-old’s mother Monday morning when he grabbed the child and headed for his car, according to the Ripon Police Department. Fearing for the girl’s safety, the mother got in the car before Goulet sped off, police said.

Police said Goulet threatened to kill himself and his two passengers during the ride.

Goulet’s car was found on Hammett Road south of the Hammett overcrossing after it crashed into a pole. The child had difficulty breathing. Both mother and daughter sustained minor injuries, officials said.

Goulet was found running on Parallel Avenue and surrendered, officers said. He was in the San Joaquin County Jail on suspicion of attempted vehicular manslaughter, kidnapping, false imprisonment and child cruelty.